Kaitlyn Seykora

Kaitlyn Seykora serves as Senior Executive Assistant to the GM of Hospitality Sales and the SVP of Customer Success at Infor. She has spent 10 years in the executive assistant field, including the past 2.5 years in her current position at the technology software company. Her expertise centers on performing the unseen work that creates 15 minutes in an executive's day, ensuring fires are resolved seamlessly before they escalate, and negotiating win-win outcomes with vendors, executives, and customers. Beyond her corporate role, Kaitlyn is the Community Engagement Chair for Owatonna Businesswomen, where she has grown the organization's visibility and created opportunities for women in her community. She also leads with Young Life, introducing high school students to faith-based relationships, and serves on the Downtown Main Street Board. Kaitlyn attributes her professional success to her willingness to listen deeply, including to nonverbals and energy, while viewing herself as a lifelong learner who treats feedback as her favorite meal. She advises aspiring professionals to focus on rebounding quickly from setbacks and pivoting with agility. In her field, she sees AI as a key opportunity to leverage for greater productivity within the same 40-hour workweek, enabling deeper thinking for herself and her executive team.